A method allows a random sample of a large population of voters to cast votes and for both the unpredictability/un-manipulability of the sample selection and the integrity of the tally to be verified by any interested parties using public information. The problem of vote selling is addressed. Also, a variant allows voters to remain substantially anonymous.
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4. The method of claim 1, wherein the providing of ballots includes physically combining ballots with hidden vote codes within envelopes that are addressed with temporarily hidden addresses.
5. The method of claim 2, wherein the providing of ballots includes physically combining ballots with hidden vote codes within envelopes that are addressed with temporarily hidden addresses.
6. The method of claim 3, wherein the providing of ballots includes physically combining ballots with hidden vote codes within envelopes that are addressed with temporarily hidden addresses.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein the providing of ballots includes a multiparty mixing of recipients of the vote codes.
8. The method of claim 2, wherein the providing of ballots includes a multiparty mixing of recipients of the vote codes.
9. The method of claim 3, wherein the providing of ballots includes a multiparty mixing of recipients of the vote codes.
10. The method of claim 7, wherein the providing of ballots includes a multiparty transformation of the vote codes.
11. The method of claim 7, wherein the providing of ballots includes a mixing of decoy ballots along with real ballots.
12. The method of claim 11, comprising delivering to voters receiving decoy ballots by deniable encryption an indication of whether the ballot is a decoy.
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